Translation of culture-related texts (C language)-Japanese 3200-M1-1TKUCJ

The main objective of the course is to improve translation techniques of written culture-related texts of various profiles. Students will analyze source texts and compare them to their existing translations to the target language. Then they will translate similar texts by themselves. Eventually, students’ works will be an analyzed and discussed.

The subjects of the texts will include e.g.:

-literature (manga comics included)
-music and dance,
-cinema (anime included)
-theatre
-visual arts,
-cultural exchange,
-architecture,
-folk art
-customs, traditions, culinary arts
-philosphy, religions, beliefs,
-children's culture (fairy tales, nursery rhymes, songs, etc.),
-tourist brochures

Teaching methods:

- presenting the translation task
- analyzing the source text
- analyzing the Polish target text without reference to the source text
- comparative analysis

Student workload:

30 contact hours;

20 hours preparation for classes;

In total, approximately 50 hours

If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of Polish (A) at the C2 level, knowledge of the foreign language (C) at the C1 level. The students know the basic translation methods and strategies, knows how to use sources and dictionaries critically, knows how to identify problems in translation.

Course coordinators

Term 2025Z:

Jarosław Pietrow

Term 2026Z:

Jarosław Pietrow

Term 2024L:

Bartosz Wojciechowski

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:
KNOWLEDGE:
- has a stock of specialist vocabulary enabling them to translate cultural texts (S1_W01, K_W02, K_W03, K_W05, K_W11, S1_W03, K_W05, K_W07, K_W11, S1_W04, K_W01, _W02, K_W10),
- know the appropriate translation strategies and techniques adapted to specific types of texts (S1_W02, K_W01, K_W02, K_W03, K_W10, S1_W03, K_W05, K_W07, K_W11, S1_W04, K_W01, _W02, K_W10)
- is able to define a translation project taking into account the needs of the recipient and the requirements of the client (S1_W05, K_W09, S1_W06, K_W09, K_W13, S1_W07, K_W09, K_W13, S1_W08, K_W13).
SKILLS:
- is able to select specialist dictionary, terminology and text sources and use them (S1_U08, K_U11, K_U13)
- correctly classifies the type of text, appropriately selects translation techniques, and is able to justify their choice (S1_U05, K_U07, K_U08, K_U09, S1_U06, K_U03, K_U07, K_U08, K_U09, K_U11, S1_U07, K_U07, K_U10),
- skilfully translates specialist and non-specialist texts from a given field of culture (S1_U04, K_U03, K_U04, K_U07, K_U08, K_U09, K_U10, K_U11, K_U13, S1_U07, K_U07, K_U10),
- has the ability to self-correct (S1_U04, K_U03, K_U04, K_U07, K_U08, K_U09, K_U10, K_U11, K_U13),
- is able to prepare the appropriate graphic form of the translated text (S1_U04, K_U03, K_U04, K_U07, K_U08, K_U09, K_U10, K_U11, K_U13).
SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
- understands the translator's responsibility towards the client, author and recipient of the target text (S1_K01, K_K01, K_K05, K_K06),
- is able to work in a team (e.g. as part of a translation project) (S1_K10, K_K04),
- knows and consistently applies the principles of professional ethics for translators (S1_K07, K_K02, K_K03, K_K04, S1_K09, K_K02, K_K04, K_K06).

Assessment criteria

Active participation in classes, preparing for the classes (previous reading and analyzing of texts, proof-reading of translated texts), presenting results of individual or group work, final test.
Conditions for resit are the same as for regular examination

0-59% = ndst, (2.0)

60-69% = dst, (3.0)

70-79% = dst + (3.5)

80-84% = db, (4.0)

85-89% = db +, (4.5)

90-100% = very good. (5.0)

Two unjustified absences per 30 hours of contact classes are allowed. In the case of more than two unexcused absences, the student should ask the lecturer to determine the form of credit for the material from the classes on which he was absent. An unjustified absence from 50% of classes (or more) results in an under-evaluation from this module at the end of the semester.

Bibliography

Presented by the teacher at the beginning of the semester.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3200-M1-1TKUCJ in USOSweb